Photo courtesy of Bob Neal & Sons - Brinkley Funeral Home - Brinkley
Mar 16, 1930 - Jul 16, 2025
I remember your father, Brother Newby. For Theda, Linda and Lisa, may the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob give me peace and comfort forever in your days and for the rest of your lives. I will always love you and I miss you..
Tammy Armstrong
September 07, 2025 | St. Marys, GA | Friend
Linda, Lisa & Theda: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your dad was of the best men in the community. He lived his faith in God and was a humble man. Love you girls.
Sherry Fox London
July 18, 2025 | Tyronza, AR | Friend
Oh Theda I am so sorry to just finding out about your Dad ! I know you are heartbroken! Even though we don’t talk much you know I still love you and Greg
Betty and Jerry Simpson
July 18, 2025 | Elkins, AR | Friend
My deepest sympathies!! Love you my special friend!
Tamara Rawls
July 18, 2025 | Brinkley, AR | Friend
Sending love and prayers my friend
Dana Standridge Turnage
July 18, 2025 | Jacksonville, AR | Friend
I’m so sorry. Prayers for you all.
Holly Hudson
July 17, 2025 | Conway, AR | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
I’ve had the honor to know and love him. He was a wonderful man. He has been a great friend.
Always in my heart.
Tommy Bernard
July 17, 2025 | Maumelle, AR | Family
Harry Gene Newby, 95, of Blackton AR left this world for his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was born in the rural community of Blackton, on March 16, 1930, and he was the youngest son of Millard and Thelma Newby. Harry Gene was a graduate of Clarendon High School. He then went on to proudly Serve in United States Navy on the USS Toledo 1950-1954 during the Korean War.
After a time of courtship, Harry was married to Fayerene Smith, and they were privileged to celebrate 54 years of marriage. Their home was blessed with three daughters Theda, Lisa and Linda.
He was Proceeded in death by his parents, Millard and Thelma (Yelvington) Newby; his wife, Fayerene Smith Newby; his big brother, William (Buddy) Newby and Son-in-law, Robert (Bob) Frank.
He leaves behind his daughters Theda (Greg) Saunders of Conway; Lisa Frank of Little Rock, Linda Smith (Dan) of Sherwood. Nine Grandchildren: Lana McCurley, Charlotte Hicks, BJ McCurley, Lindsey Meyers, Ellie Frank, Gracen Prince, Ashley Lause
Emily Clements, Dillan Saunders, 13 great- grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
He also leaves behind his dear friend of many years, Robert Hudgins, of Brinkley.
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